The American Academy of Environmental Engineers is dedicated to excellence in the practice of environmental engineering to ensure the public health safety and welfare. In Southern California a key component of the practice focuses on meeting the challenge of securing future water supplies. Historically, water purchased from outside the region, such as from the Colorado River and the State Water Project provided a reliable source. However, reduction in imported water supplies, combined with recurring droughts and population growth, clearly indicate that demand for water will overwhelm supply unless new sources are are identified.
OCWD and OCSD A Pioneering Partnership. After evaluating numerous supply options, OCWD and OCSD entered into a pioneering partnership which focused their efforts on an advanced water purification project know as the Groundwater Replenishment (GWR) System. Join General Managers, Mike Markus and Jim Herberg as they discuss the progress of the GWR System on ensuring a reliable, high-quality water supply for north and central Orange County; the financial impacts of deferring the immediate need for another ocean outfall pipe for wastewater; the diversification of local water supplies; and long-term quality improvements to the groundwater basin.
Mike Markus is the General Manager for the Orange County Water District (OCWD). OCWD provides reliable, high quality groundwater to 20 cities (2.3 million customers) using environmentally sustainable practices.
Jim Herberg is the Assistant General Manager for the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD). OCSD collects, treats and or reclaims the wastewater generated by 2.5 million people about 230 MGD of wastewater.
Program: 5 PM Tour of GWRS
6 PM Networking
6:30 Dinner
7:30 Presentations
8:30 Adjourn
Cost: $40
Dinner includes: Sesame Almond Chicken w/Brandied Cherry Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Vegetable Medley, Baby Mixed Greens Salad w/feta cheese and berries, Rolls & Butters and Asst. Cookies, Brownies & Dipped Strawberries
RSVP by September 15, 2011
Preferred method send check payable to: “LACSD-AAEE event” attn: Sylvia Williams 1955 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601
LACSD Employees: Send Employee #, BU#, and UID# for direct payment via Professional Development funds.
*Contact Denice Guerrero via email dguerrero@lacsd.org if you have questions, need help with registration, or wish to join the Academy
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The American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE) presents the Excellence in Environmental Engineering Awards Luncheon & Conference Wednesday on April 28th from 11:30 to 4:45 p.m., at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.
In addition to honoring excellence in state-of-the-art environmental engineering practice and research among Consulting Firms, Public Agencies, and Universities, AAEE will recognize four distinguished members:
- Rao Surampalli, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE, Gordon Maskew Fair Award
- Stephen R. Maguin, P.E., BCEE, Edward J. Cleary Award
- Michael W. Selna, P.E., BCEE, Stanley E. Kappe Award
- George R. Crombie, Honorary Member
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The American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE) has teamed up with the New Jersey Water Environment Association to provide our members and theirs with a thought-provoking AAEE PreConference Workshop on Monday, May 10, at the New Jersey Annual Conference at Bally’s in Atlantic City followed by a Tuesday, May 11th AAEE Breakfast “Momentum for Change.”
AAEE’s Workshop and Seminars Work Group worked tirelessly with AAEE Past President Alan Vicory to create this event and lineup of expert panelists including:
- Alan Vicory, Jr., PE, BCEE, Executive Director and Chief Engineer Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (moderator),
- Richard Dewling, PE, BCEE, former Commissioner New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection,
- G. Tracey Mehan, Cadmus Group, former US EPA Assistant Administrator for Water,
- Mary Buzby, Global Water Lead, Merck & Co. Industrial,
- Jeffrey Eager, General Manager, Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky Wastewater Utility
- Christopher Len, Staff Attorney, Hackensack Riverkeeper and NY/NJ Baykeeper -Environmental NGO.
Following discussion and Q&A, attendees will breakout into groups to discuss and report on critical elements such as identify changing needs, roles of engineers and scientists, and more that need to evolve for the Act to achieve fruition. CEUs/PDHs in Water/Wastewater will be available including New York P.E.s.
Please consider registering for this event and help to bring the Clean Water Act closer to reality!
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